Margaret Ruth "Margie" Blake

1944 - 2025

Nampa - With great love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and wife, Margie Blake, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, after a sudden and brief illness. She was 81 years old.

Margie's final moments were surrounded by the people she cherished most-her devoted husband of 41 years, Bruce Blake, and her children Renee', Kim, and Brian-each one a living testament to the unconditional love and fierce devotion she gave so freely throughout her life.

Born on January 6, 1944, in Buhl, Idaho, Margie was the sixth of nine children born to William and Pauline Moore. She married Gary Rodenspiel in 1962, and together they raised three children in Nampa, Idaho. Though she later divorced, Margie would find love again, marrying Bruce Blake in 1984, and they lived doing what they loved best-RV camping and bass fishing, especially at their favorite spot, Brownlee Reservoir.

A proud homemaker and mother extraordinaire, Margie poured her soul into every birthday cake, afghan, picnic, every moment spent cheering or comforting her family. Margie often said the birth of her children changed her life for the better-and her children grew up wrapped in the comfort of that love.

Margie is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Blake; daughters Renee' Johnstone (Larry) and Kim Funk (Jim); her son, Brian Rodenspiel (Lori); granddaughters Darcie Barnes, Bree Bain, and Britnee Adams (Moses); great-grandchildren Grace and Benjamin Barnes, Brooklyn Bain, Sophee and her soon-to-arrive little brother, Moke Adams; her sister Viola Eels and brother Dennis Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents, stillborn son Michael, her six siblings and her grandson-in-law Tyler Bain.

Margie's life will be celebrated this coming spring in a way that would've made her smile-a classic picnic in the park, complete with red checkered tablecloths, fried chicken, homemade ice cream, maybe even a few ants and a warm Idaho breeze. If you would like to be notified when details are finalized, please send your name and either a phone number (text preferred) or email to: rmjohnstone11@gmail.com. Calls also accepted at 208-891-1732.

"Mom, we will miss you immensely. You were our anchor in storms, our warmth in the cold, and our greatest cheerleader. You lived for our happiness-and we are who we are because of your generous love."